Milestones
Vee has achieved an incredible amount in her journey as an Education Activist and Educator. She has been the recipient of numerous awards and honours, inspiring many along the way.
May 2024
Vee receives the Margaret Regan Memorial Award from Claremont Graduate University for academic excellence.
May 2024
Vee becomes part of Kurt Geiger's "People Empowered" Campaign 2024.
April 2024
Vee becomes one of the youngest people to be offered an Honorary Doctorate Award by the University of Bradford.
March 2024
Vee awarded the 12 Incredible Women of 2024 by Net-A-Porter.
Feb 2024
Vee receives the prestigious Point of Light Award from Prime Minister.
Aug 2023
Vee selected to join Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation advisory board.
Aug 2023
Vee moves to California & starts her PhD in Education at Claremont Graduate University.
Nov 2023
Vee announced & awarded the BBC 100 Most Inspiring Women of 2023 by BBC News.
Nov 2023
Vee awarded as a Global 100 under 40 Most Influential people of African Descent.
2022 - 2024
Young Leader of the SDGs at United Nations
2020 - 2023
United World Schools Education Ambassador
2019 - 2020
LinkedIn
Global
Changemaker
2020 - 2022
Girl Up
Zimbabwe Ambassador
United Nation Foundation organisation.
2022
Always Ambassador
For the End Period Shame Campaign
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December 2022: Vee Travels to Zambia as the headline speaker for the VentureCon AfriHer conferenceVee was invited to Zambia to present her world renowned Empowerment Workshop for students in Zambia. https://hire24.wordpress.com/venturecon/
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November 2022: Vee graduates from the YoutubeBlack Creator Class of 2022https://blog.youtube/creator-and-artist-stories/meet-the-uks-youtubeblackvoices-creator-class-of-2022/ 'Meet the UK’s #YouTubeBlackVoices Creator Class of 2022 BY THE YOUTUBE TEAM' Black creators have played an important role in shaping the culture on YouTube. From fashion and comedy to politics, learning and wellness, Black creators have propelled our platform forward. 'In 2020, YouTube announced the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund, which was created to directly support Black creators and artists so that they can thrive on YouTube. Last year, they announced their first class of 135 creators and artists from around the world. It included musicians, beauty entrepreneurs, comedians, activists, poets, personal trainers and more. These creators went on to hit subscriber milestones, lead meaningful discussions related to Black life and culture, and pursue new businesses.'
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October 2022: Vee is awarded The Change-Maker of the Year Award by Hello Magazine 2022Vee was named the Change-Maker of the Year at annual HELLO's Inspiration Awards alongside household names such as Davina McCall and Harris Reed , presented by Clara Amfo.
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September 2022: Vee is appointed as a Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals by the United NationsVee was appointed as a Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals by the UNITED NATIONS for 2 years. Chosen out of 5,400 young people, from 190 countries. This is a position that she holds with the UN Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, from 2022-2024.
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August 2022: Vee successfully organises the Empowered By Vee Academic Empowerment Conference, celebrating the 5th year anniversary of EBVVe successfully organises and puts on the Empowered By Vee conference for 200 students, celebrating the 5th year anniversary. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch19mTQD_lD/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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August 2022: Vee announces she’s doing her PhD in 2023Vee announces She’s Doing her PhD in 2023. https://www.instagram.com/p/ChiPo4oD4jV/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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July 2022: Vee co-hosts the Diana award ceremony virtually with Prince Harry!Vee co-hosts the Diana award ceremony virtually with Prince Harry! https://www.instagram.com/tv/CfhMYZgDGQI/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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June 2022 : Vee is invited to speak at the Michelle Obama Tennis Centre grand opening in ChicagoVee is invited to speak at the Michelle Obama tennis centre grand opening in chicago - https://www.instagram.com/p/CfZGtt8jN5G/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.instagram.com/p/CfCeW3gjPWT/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
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June 2022 - The girls education and woman’s report published!The girls education and woman’s report published by the Center For Global Development! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cen_SANDbZ1/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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May 2022: Vee goes on education tour in Cambodia with United World SchoolsVee goes on education Tour in Cambodia with United World Schools , meets Cambodian government, school departments and more https://www.instagram.com/p/CdqTPadhFPq/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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April 2022: Vee goes on an education tour in Zimbabwe and South AfricaVee goes on an education tour in Zimbabwe and South Africa ! https://www.instagram.com/p/CcLHVJUj7T-/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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April 2022: Vee sits down in conversation with her best friend, MalalaEducation activist and YouTube visionary Vee Kativhu sat down with her best friend Malala Yousafzai to discuss her new book, Empowered by Vee.
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April 2022: Vee runs 10km for Girls Education fund for Girl Up Zimbabwe!Vee runs 10km for Girls Education fund for Girl Up Zimbabwe! https://www.instagram.com/p/CbunarHjB2-/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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March 2022: Vee becomes an ambassador for AlwaysVee becomes an ambassador for Always , rethink your reaction anti period shaming campaign. https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/20275756.conwy-school-welcomes-education-activist-winning-challenge-tackle-period-stigma/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CbIPL0EjPGi/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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February 2022: Vee is rejected from her PhD at NYUVee is rejected from her PhD at NYU https://www.instagram.com/p/Cac1utAjZhf/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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January 2022 - Vee is announced as a creator in the new class of YouTube Black Voices FundVee is announced as new class of YouTube Black Voices Fund https://blog.youtube/creator-and-artist-stories/meet-the-uks-youtubeblackvoices-creator-class-of-2022/
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December 2021: Vee's book is releasedVee's book comes out! https://www.instagram.com/p/CW_YIWODcL0/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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December 2021: Vee is honoured with plaque of her name on the new school building of her old high school.Vee is honoured with plaque of her name on the new school building of her old high school. https://www.instagram.com/p/CXCOdJ7jhVs/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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December 2021: Vee is awarded the Diana Award Legacy AwardVee is awarded the Diana Award Legacy Award , out of the 1,000 students who won in 2020 & 2021. 20 chosen to represent them all as the legacy award winners. https://www.instagram.com/p/CXMV5WrKxce/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://diana-award.org.uk/stories/vee-kativhu/
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July 2021: Vee finishes writing her first bookVee finishes writing her book: Empowered - https://www.instagram.com/p/CRW1S7iDDVR/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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June 2021: Vee graduates From Harvard UniversityVee graduates From Harvard University and diploma arrives https://www.instagram.com/p/CQWFRtFj5RN/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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June 2021: Vee wins the Diana AwardVee wins the Diana Award , only 500 young people around the world awarded for their philanthropy work. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQrFJcsD0iA/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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April 2021: Vee becomes an ambassador for United World SchoolsVee becomes an official ambassador for United World Schools , https://www.instagram.com/p/COQbdwFjRS_/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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March 2021: Vee becomes a Girl Up Zimbabwe AmbassadorVee officially becomes Girl Up Zimbabwe Ambassador https://www.instagram.com/p/CNAtGAXDtvq/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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March 2021: Vee announces her first first book dealVee signs her first book deal with Penguin publishers: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMC5GMTDB1v/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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December 2020: Vee is awarded “Best Socially Responsible Initiative”Vee is awarded “Best Socially Responsible Initiative” for the LinkedIn Changemakers campaign by Drum Social Media awards
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July 2020: Vee goes to HarvardHarvard University offer accepted. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCl9_3RDvNC/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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June 2020: Vee completes her Oxford degreeJune 2020 : Oxford Degree complete ! Viral post. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWLHFeDKe6/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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May 2020: Vee becomes a LinkedIn ChangemakerAnnounced as first cohort of LinkedIn Changemakers. An initiative championing Changemakers and their causes. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CAC_469Dwr0/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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March 2020: The launch of the StudyTube projectLaunch of the StudyTube project , to help combat school closures due to pandemic.
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January 2020: Vee hits 100000 subscribers on YouTube!Vee hits 100000 subscribers on YouTube!
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December 2019: Vee receives the Zimbabwean Young Person of Year awardVee receives the Zimbabwean Young Person of Year award, awarded by the Zim Young Achievers Awards
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November 2019: Vee hits 50000 subscribers on YouTube!Hitting 50k on YouTube! https://www.instagram.com/p/B4-GT9ED2Nk/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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March 2019: Vee delivers a powerful TEDx TalkTed X speaker
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January 2019: Vee becomes a BBC Teach presenter -BBC Teach presenter - for history classes used across United Kingdom as study resource. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks3-gcse-exploring-an-urban-environment/znyjy9q
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September 2018: Empowered by Vee is LaunchedVee launches Empowered By Vee (Captured and featured in BBC One show). https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnme52Lgm3A/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=)
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July 2018 : Vee is recognised as one of the Top 10 Black students in the UKVee is awarded the Rare Rising Star Award https://www.rarerecruitment.co.uk/rrs2018/09.php
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July 2018: Vee is featured on BBC NewsFeatured on BBC News - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl0L0fzHyXq/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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May 2018: Vee is awarded as the Vice Chancellor’s Diversity and Inclusion ChampionVee is awarded : Vice Chancellor’s Diversity and Inclusion Champion
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April 2018: Vee features in the Sunday TimesVee is featured in Sunday Times - https://www.instagram.com/p/BhmAAZ_g6we/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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March 2018: Vee is featured on ITV NewsVee is featured on ITV - speaking on racism within education systems and online. https://www.instagram.com/p/BjhjOMqAsbD/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg4G6cPl9ES/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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October 2017: Vee matriculates as a full studentVee matriculated into Oxford University as a full student
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September 2017: Vee launches her YouTube ChannelYouTube Channel launches , with mission to help students write personal statements. https://youtu.be/kfM_GKIhdko
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September 2016 : Vee goes to OxfordAccepted into Oxford University, Lady Margaret Hall for the first ever foundation year, named a pioneer https://www.lmh.ox.ac.uk/prospective-students/foundation-year https://www.lmh.ox.ac.uk/news/pioneering-lmh-foundation-year-be-developed-oxford